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List of Events for Faith and Blue Weekend


The first Faith and Blue weekend is scheduled for Oct. 9-12. This event is supported by most major national law enforcement groups and has been embraced by religious communities nationwide.

Chief Melissa R. Hyatt has invited Baltimore County faith-based organizations to participate in this event, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. “COVID-19 has made community engagement challenging. This weekend provides an opportunity to re-establish and build relationships, communicate, collaborate and break down barriers,” said Chief Hyatt.

Faith and Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. Neighborhoods thrive when faith-based organizations and law enforcement work together to make communities safer and stronger.

The following is a list of events that are scheduled throughout eastern Baltimore County. These events are also posted on the Faith and Blue website under the Events tab.

Precinct 8 Parkville
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 9833 Harford Road 21234
Hosted by: Christus Victor Lutheran Church and BCoPD
Activity: Opportunity to meet with officers, ask questions and discuss safety and crime prevention
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1979/

Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 9 to 11:10 a.m.
Location: Christ Villa, 2301 Putty Hill Avenue 21234
Hosted by: Christ Villa and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will meet with the congregation and discuss policing, faith and the community
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2108/

Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary (upper soccer field), 8420 Belair Road 21236
Hosted by: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary and BCoPD
Activity: Outdoor mass and celebration followed by precinct Captain Trivett speaking about the importance of working together with communities. Officers will be presented with care packages and will help with food distribution.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2079/

Precinct 9 White Marsh
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Perry Hall Family Worship Center, 5125 E. Joppa Road 21128
Hosted by: Perry Hall Family Worship Center and BCoPD
Activity: Pastor will converse with police officers during Sunday service.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2000/

Precinct 11 Essex
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: Church of the Harbor, 911 Mace Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Church of the Harbor and BCoPD
Activity: Police and officials who serve the Essex area are invited to breakfast, uplifting conversations and prayer
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2092/

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Trinity Church, 914 Essex Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Trinity Church of Essex and BCoPD
Activity: Join police officers and elected officials to promote cooperation, consideration and mutual respect. Food and activities for children will be available for free.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1570/

Precinct 12 Dundalk
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Dundalk Precinct, 428 Westham Way 21224
Hosted by: BCoPD, Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, and the Muslim Association of Dundalk
Activity: Coffee and pastries with officers and members of multi-denomination faith-based organizations including Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, Muslim Association of Dundalk and a chaplain from the BCoPD Dundalk Precinct

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will assist and greet students during morning drop off. Elementary students will later join officers and ask questions about their profession.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1617/

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will interact with students during recess and gym class. Students and police officers will also play a game of soccer.

Woman Found Shot Outside Dundalk Bar


Police are investigating a shooting outside of Vino Liquors & Bar in Dundalk early this morning.

Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 3800 block of North Point Road in Charlesmont just before 2 a.m. on Thursday and discovered shell casings on the parking lot.

Shortly thereafter the victim, an adult woman, walked into a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. She is expected to survive her injuries.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have information to contact them by calling 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Dundalk BCPS Meal Worker Tests Positive for COVID


Baltimore County Public Schools has reported that an employee working in the meal distribution program at Dundalk Elementary School, Dundalk Middle School, and First Baptist Church (100 St. Helena Ave. in Dundalk) has recently tested positive for COVID-19.

BCPS stated that meal distribution from Dundalk Elementary, Dundalk Middle and First Baptist Church will continue uninterrupted.

According to BCPS, everyone who had close contact with this BCPS employee has been identified, notified and will remain away from BCPS facilities until they are cleared to return by the Baltimore County Department of Health. The bus and school buildings involved have been cleaned in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols.

BCPS is working with the Baltimore County Department of Health to ensure that recommendations and guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health are in place. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the school system distributed a letter to the community about the situation, urging students and community members to be diligent in monitoring their health and taking steps to prevent COVID-19 transmission, such as social distancing and wearing face coverings.

Edgemere Man Dies in Car Crash Near Home


Baltimore County Police responded to a single vehicle crash in the 2700 block of Lodge Forest Drive in Edgemere on Tuesday evening. Crash Team investigators determined that a 2020 Ford Mustang was traveling south on Lodge Forest Drive when the driver crossed over the double yellow lines, left the roadway and struck a tree on Oct. 6 around 10:30 p.m.

The driver, George Paul Gaydosh (51) of the 2600 block of Lodge Forest Drive, 21219, was the only occupant inside of the car. He was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Crash Team continues the investigation and is asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact police at 410-307-2020.

Body Found on Old Rustic Inn Parking Lot


Police are investigating a homicide in the White Marsh area on Wednesday morning after a passerby saw a body lying on the parking lot of the former Rustic Inn.

Officers responded to the scene in the 11400 block of Philadelphia Road at 7:50 a.m. Detectives are in the early stages of this investigation but are able to confirm that there appears to be an undetermined type of trauma to the body.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary overnight or who may have additional information to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

NNO Events Take Place All Over Baltimore County


The 37th annual National Night Out was celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 6 after being rescheduled from its normal time slot on the first Tuesday in August as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event is used as an opportunity for police and citizens unite in neighborhoods.

Here are some pictures from NNO events in Dundalk and Parkville courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.

County Executive John Olszewski Jr. with police and locals in Dundalk.
NNO Events in the Seven Oaks community.
Community and police interactions took place in Dundalk. -photos courtesy of Baltimore County Police.

Belair Road Gunpowder Falls Lot Reopens


The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT  SHA) reopened the US 1 (Belair Road) driveway to the parking lot for the Gunpowder Falls State Park – Central Area in Baltimore County on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6. The closure was part of the $3.6 million US 1 bridge rehabilitation project that is expected to be complete later this fall.

The park’s parking lots, adjoining trails and pathways over the Gunpowder Falls and the pedestrian tunnel had been closed since October 2019.

During the closure, MDOT SHA and its contractor, Marine Technologies, Inc. of Baltimore, rehabilitated the corrugated metal pipe arches of the of the US 1 bridge over the Gunpowder Falls and the metal pipe arch pedestrian tunnel underneath US 1.   

The bridge rehabilitation project also includes enhancements to the park, such as stabilization of the connector pathway from the parking lot to the trail tunnel, and stabilization of part of the trails. Learn more about the project HERE.

MDOT SHA advises park visitors that parking on the shoulder of US 1 is prohibited in the vicinity of this park entrance. No Parking signs are posted along this segment of US 1.

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our customers.  Drivers need to stay alert, focus on driving and, look for reduced speed limits, as well as other driving pattern changes.  Drive like you work here and slow down in construction zones. 

Water Main Break Reported in Essex


The Baltimore City Department of Public Works reported a 12-inch water main break on Turkey Point and Back River Neck Roads in Baltimore County on Tuesday Crews are on site.

There are about 700 residents whose water services may be impacted in addition to a school.

It is recommended that motorists and pedestrians temporarily avoid the area. Crews are working expeditiously to repair the water main break and anticipate that the break will be repaired soon.

Updated Schedule for BCPS Meal Distribution


Nine locations have been added to the list of distribution sites: 2420 Bibury Lane, 9902 Cervidae Lane (Deer Park Apartments), 7414 Bixworth Court (Activity Center), 7710 Windsor Mill Road (Jesus House), Hillen Road and Linden Avenue, Loalan Avenue and Rabon Avenue, Middleborough Road and Sassafras Road (Fire Hall parking lot), S. Marlyn Avenue and Damsel Road, and Sandalwood Road and Moline Circle.

Six locations have been removed from the list: Baltimore Avenue and 5th Avenue, Fairbrook Road and Scarborough Circle, Salem United Methodist Church (Windsor Mill Road and Rolling Road), 8200 Diamond Point Rd (at guardrail), Hartland Road and Bridge Crossing Road, and YMCA (Back River Neck Road).

Times for meal distribution have been updated for 5th Avenue and Bero Road, Hithergreen Drive and Hallam Ct., Opposite 1809 Coburg Court, Brice Run Apartments, Randallstown Elementary, and Berkshire Elementary.

Through its fall meal distribution program, BCPS is providing school meals, at no cost to students, to all children ages 2-18, through Wednesday, Dec. 23. Students with disabilities can receive no-cost meals regardless of age.

The meals, supported with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are being distributed at more than 300 community locations by the BCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services in cooperation with the Office of Transportation. The large number of distribution sites is designed to provide increased access to meals during virtual learning.

No sign-up or registration is required, and students or their parents or caregivers can pick up the meals. In general, the meals are distributed on Monday and Wednesday. On Monday, BCPS distributes two breakfast and two lunch meals. On Wednesday, BCPS distributes meals (breakfast and lunch) for three days. The nutritious meals include cold food items, fruit, vegetables, milk, and breakfast items.
The distribution schedule will be adjusted as needed to align with the school system’s schedule.

Meals are distributed in two ways:

Curbside pickup at the main entrance of every middle and high school, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Here is a list in easten Baltimore County:
Chesapeake High
Cockeysville Middle
Deep Creek Middle
Dundalk High
Dundalk Middle
Eastern Tech High
General John Stricker Middle
Golden Ring Middle
Holabird Middle
Kenwood High
Middle River Middle
Overlea High
Parkville High
Parkville Middle
Patapsco High & Center for Arts
Perry Hall High
Perry Hall Middle
Pine Grove Middle
Sparrows Point Middle/High
Stemmers Run Middle

By bus from 270 locations across the county. Times vary according to location. Here is a list of locations in eastern Baltimore County:

1701 Chesaco Ave – Chesaco Shopping Center
11:00-11:20
66th Street and E. Biddle Street
11:00-11:20
7810 Philadelphia Road (former bank)
11:30-11:50
Barstow Road and St. Regis Road
11:55-12:30
Blue Grass Road and Hamiltowne Circle
12:00-12:30
Burnfield Road and Avery Road(adjacent to Red House Run fields)
11:30-11:50
Carney Elementary
11:00-11:50
Chesaco Avenue and Patapsco Avenue
11:00-11:20
Chesaco United Methodist Church – Chesaco Road and Elmhurst Road
12:00-12:30
Corner of Baker Lane, Holiday Manor Road and Wescott Way
12:00-12:30
Country Farm Road and Red Lion Road
11:30-11:50
Cowenton Ridge Park
11:00-11:20
David Avenue @ Parkville Nazerene Daycare
12:00-12:30
Delegge Road and Kenwood Park (just before Getty Drive)
11:00-11:20
Dunfield Road and Eastmet Drive
11:30-11:50
Eagle Walk Road and Brushfield Court
12:00-12:30
Eagle Walk Road and Leatherwood Place
11:55-12:30
Eastern Family Resource Center
11:00-11:20
Elmwood Elementary
12:00-12:30
Fontana Lane (@ Golden Ring Park)
11:40-12:30
Fullerton Elementary
11:30-11:50
Gavigan’s Furniture – 1750 E Joppa Road
11:00-11:20
Gilley Terrace and Stellabrooke Lane
11:00-11:45
Green Needle Drive and Redberry Way
12:00-12:30
Hazelwood Inn
12:00-12:30
Hoerner Road and Putty Hill Road (@ park)
12:00-12:30
King Road and Stapleford Road (@ park)
11:00-11:20
Kings Court Shopping Center
12:00-12:30
Kings Ridge Road and Nunley Road
11:30-11:50
Kingsville Elementary
11:00-11:30
Kintore Drive and Dunfield Road (by the open field)
12:00-12:30
Kintore Drive and Upton Road (by the open field)
12:00-12:30
Leiden Road and Arnhen Road
11:30-11:50
Life Source International Church (Salvation Road)
11:30-11:50
Marquette Road and Barstow Road
11:00-11:45
Marquette Road and St. Regis Road
11:00-11:20
McCormick Elementary
12:00-12:30
North Plaza Shopping Center – Waltham Woods Road
11:00-11:20
Northwind Road and Maidbrook Road
11:30-11:50
Oakleigh Elementary
11:00-12:30
Oakleigh Road and Dalhousie Court
12:00-12:30
Oakleigh Road and Redwood Avenue
11:00-11:20
Old Harford Road @ Putty Hill Shopping Center
11:00-11:20
Pataspco Avenue and Poplar Avenue
11:30-11:50
Putty Hill Plaza (Belair Road)
12:00-12:30
Ravenwood Road and Nottingwood Road
11:00-11:20
Red House Run Elementary
11:30-11:50
Ridge Road and Square Ridge Road
11:30-11:50
School Road and Hiss Avenue
11:00-11:20
Shady Spring Elementary
12:00-12:30
Shakerwood Road and Jarwood Road
12:00-12:30
Villa Cresta Elementary
11:00-11:20
Wendell Avenue and Lambros Road
11:30-11:50
Whitby Road and Rubens Road
12:00-12:30
White Marsh Road, Opposite Cool Meadow Court
11:00-11:30
White Marsh Swim Club (Beaconsfield Drive)
12:00-12:30
Willow Oak Road and Joan Avenue
11:30-11:50
1460 Hadwick Drive (Rental Office) – Kingsmill Apartments
11:00-11:40
51st Street opposite Eastdale Road
11:50-12:30
Ballard Avenue and Midego Drive
11:00-11:40
Battle Grove Elementary
11:00-12:30
Battle Grove Park
11:40-12:30
Bear Creek Elementary
11:40-12:30
Beech Drive and Wilson Point Park (boat launch lot)
11:00-11:30
Berkshire Elementary
11:00-12:30
Bridgewood Drive and Westham Way
11:00-11:30
Charlesmont Elementary
11:50-12:30
Charlesmont Road and Wallford Drive
11:00-11:40
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary
11:40-12:30
Cove Village Apartments
11:00-12:30
Deep Creek Elementary
11:40-12:30
Dundalk Elementary
11:40-12:30
Dundalk First Baptist Church (St. Helena Avenue)
11:00-11:30
Essex Elementary
11:40-12:30
Fleming Community Center (Main Street)
11:00-12:30
Fuselage Avenue and Glider Drive
11:00-11:30
German Hill Road and East Branch Road
11:00-11:30
Grange Elementary
11:40-12:30
Gray Manor Park
11:40-12:30
Hadwick Drive and Ashbridge Drive – Kingsmill Apartments
11:45-12:30
Harewood Road and Harewood Park Drive
11:00-11:30
Hawthorne Elementary
11:00-12:30
Holabird East Apartments (Holabird Road)
11:00-11:30
Loalan Avenue and Rabon Avenue
11:00-11:30
Logan Elementary
11:40-12:30
Logan Village Shopping Center
11:00-11:30
Maple Crest Drive and Compass Road
11:45-12:30
Mars Estates Elementary
11:40-12:30
Martin Boulevard Elementary
11:40-12:30
Middleborough Road and Sassafras Road (Fire Hall parking lot)
11:00-11:30
Middlesex Elementary
11:00-11:30
New Battle Grove Road and North Point Road
11:00-11:30
North Point Road and Millers Island Boulevard
11:00-11:30
Norwood Elementary
11:00-11:40
Oak Grove Apartments – Cedar Drive @ basketball court
11:00-11:30
Oliver Beach Elementary
11:40-12:30
Orems Elementary
11:40-12:30
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (Bird River Road)
12:00-12:30
Portside Apartments (Cameron Drive)
11:00-11:30
S. Marlyn Avenue and Damsel Road
11:40-12:30
Sandalwood Road and Moline Circle
11:00-11:30
Sandy Plains Elementary
11:00-11:30
Seneca Elementary
11:00-12:30
Sollers Point Multipurpose Center
11:00-12:30
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church (Eastern Avenue)
11:40-12:30
Stansbury Road and Stansbury Lake Drive
11:00-11:30
Stembridge Recreation and Parks Center
11:00-11:30
Sussex Elementary
11:40-12:30
Sussex Road, Opposite Tampa Road (at Fire Department)
11:00-11:30
Terrace Road and Riverside Road
11:00-11:30
Virginia Avenue and Helena Avenue
11:00-11:30
West Inverness Recreation Center
11:40-12:30
Whispering Woods Apartments
11:00-12:30
Williams Court and Greenleigh Avenue
11:00-11:20
Williams Estates – Bengies Road @ playground opposite of Raspberry Court
11:40-12:30
Wilson Avenue and 46th Street
11:50-12:30
Windlass Glen Road
11:30 – 11:50 a.m.

Shooting Victim Found in Rosedale


Police responded to the unit block of Aspinwood Way in Rosedale on Oct. 3 at midnight for a subject who was shot.

Responding officers found the victim, an adult male, who was shot in the lower body while in the 9700 block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River earlier in the night.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate this incident and ask anyone who may have additional